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After reading Chapter 11 in the textbook, reviewing the content in Unit 12 and further researching the topic, post a two-paragraph response to the following: In your first paragraph, explain and describe one or two of the social psychology concepts that you learned about in this unit. You may decide to choose from the following: Self-fulfilling prophecy Groupthink Correspondence bias Reciprocal altruism Cognitive dissonance Social loafing Conformity. In your second paragraph, describe a scene or character(s) from a movie, TV show, or book that demonstrates your chosen social psychology concept. Be sure to give some background of the story and/or character, and specifically explain how this scene or character is an example of your chosen social psychology concept. Note: In the Subject of your post, be sure to identify the concept and the movie/TV show/book (example: Cognitive Dissonance in "The Walking Dead") Discussion topic posts should be two paragraphs in length (four to five sentences in each paragraph).

Paper For Above instruction

In this discussion, I explored two notable social psychology concepts: conformity and the self-fulfilling prophecy. Conformity refers to the tendency of individuals to adjust their behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to match those of a group, often to gain acceptance or avoid conflict (Asch, 1951). This phenomenon is driven by normative social influence, where individuals conform to be liked or accepted, and informational social influence, where they look to others for guidance in ambiguous situations (Kelman, 1958). The self-fulfilling prophecy involves expectations about a person or situation that influence behaviors in such a way that the prediction becomes true (Merton, 1948). For example, if teachers expect students to perform poorly, their lowered expectations can result in the students actually performing worse, confirming the teacher’s original expectation (Rosenthal & Jacobson, 1968).

An example of conformity can be seen in the movie "12 Angry Men" (1957), where jurors initially vote unanimously to convict a young man of murder based on suspicion and prejudice. However, one juror challenges the group’s initial verdict, prompting others to re-examine the evidence and question their assumptions. This scene exemplifies conformity because many jurors were swayed by the majority’s opinion and did not initially express their doubts, fearing social rejection or conflict. Eventually, through critical discussion, some jurors diverged from the group, demonstrating the influence of social pressures on individual opinions. The film vividly illustrates how conformity can affect decision-making processes within a group, especially in high-stakes situations where social dynamics play a critical role.

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